Continuation of tree (2nd child of James Edward Peets/2nd Wife Clare A. Bettendorf); all known surname descendants:
9 James Lester Peets b: 4 December 1915 Oakdale, Antelope, NE; d: 28 May 1976 Eureka, Humboldt, CA
+Lonita Price b: 28 July 1910 California; m: Abt. 1939 [--- Price/Lillie Ellen Squires]; d: 14 February 1982 Eureka, Humboldt, CA
Notes for James Lester Peets:
Census
- 1940 Eureka, Humboldt, California: James Peets 24 teller/bank, wife Lonita 26.
- 1950 Eureka, Humboldt, Eureka, CA: James L. Peets 34 assistant cashier/bank, wife Lonita 36 stenographer/life insurance.
WWII Records: James Lester Peets, res. 1625 G St., Eureka, CA; b. 4 Dec 1915 Oakdale, NE; wife Mrs. James L. Peets; 5'10", 200 lbs., brown eyes & brown hair, light brown complexion; 16 Oct 1940 Eureka, CA.
Obituary: Times Standard (Eureka, CA), Sunday, 30 May 1976: Peets, James L., May 28, 1976, a resident of Eureka. Husband of Lonita Peets of Eureka; step-father of Mrs. Edmond (Joan) Vrendenburg of Salt Lake City, Utah; son of Clara Peets of Eureka; brother of Mrs. Robert (LaVina) Schultz of Eureka and Mrs. Samuel (Rose) Jansen of Arcata. He is survived by two nieces, one nephew and two step-grandchildren. A native of Oakdale, Nebraska. He was a longtime resident of this community, attended Arcata schools and Humboldt State University. He was associated with Bank of America for 25 years. Serving in various capacities, including several years as loan officer. In 1960 he and his wife established Peets Music Company in Eureka which they owned and operated for several years, and later the Kandle Shoppe in downtown Eureka, up to the time of his death. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, past president of the Humboldt County branch American Institute of Banking, past president of the Henderson Center Lions Club and a member of BPOE No. 652 Eureka. He was a former member of the Exchange Club of Eureka and the VFW. A veteran of WWII, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific. Rosary will be recited at Pierce Mortuary Monday evening, May 31, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held from Pierce Mortuary Tuesday June 1, 1976 at 9:15 a.m. St. Bernard's Catholic Church for a requiem mass at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Fr. George Aziz, S.J. Celebrant with Fr. Vincent Radvina and MSGR. John Farrell assisting. Interment will follow at St. Bernard's Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Robert Hedlund, Leon Harris, Gordon Schuler, David Devoy, Kim Brambant, Samuel Janson and Phillip Sullivan. Friends may call at Pierce Mortuary , Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m.
Tombstone Inscription, Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, CA: Lonita / 1910 - 1982 / James L. / 1915 - 1976 / U S Air Force WW II / PEETS
Back one generation to parents of James Lester Peets
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Last updated: 16 May 2024.